Chapter 2
CITY SKATE PARK AND BICYCLE PUMP TRACK FACILITIES
Sections:
10-2.030 Use of skate parks and bicycle pump tracks.
10-2.050 Enforcement—Compliance.
10-2.070 Adoption of rules and regulations.
* Prior ordinance history: 1286-12 (CM).
10-2.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein or as otherwise specified in the guidelines referenced herein. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used.
(a) “Bicycle pump track” means City-owned property that involves a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders “pumping,” generating momentum by up and down body movement, instead of pedaling or pushing, and includes the fence and the entire fenced-in area surrounding and including the pump track amenities.
(b) “City” refers to the City of Watsonville, California.
(c) “City Manager” means the City Manager or designee.
(d) “City facility” means all public buildings and facilities, public parking lots and parking facilities, and recreation centers as defined in subsections (h) through (j) of this section.
(e) “Park” means a park, playground, open space area, trail, or any other area, or grounds in the City, owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation including parking lots constructed directly in and around the park to serve the customers of the park.
(f) “Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(g) “Public facility” means all public buildings and public parking facilities as defined in this section.
(h) “Public building” means City-owned buildings including general governmental buildings, recreation center, libraries, restrooms, public service centers and any other building used by the City for public purposes.
(i) “Public parking facilities” means a City-owned parking lot or parking facility constructed to provide parking to a general area of the City that is not primarily a “park” or “public building” as defined.
(j) “Skate park” means City-owned property for use solely for skate boarding and skating purposes, and includes the fence and the entire fenced-in area surrounding and including the skate park amenities.
(k) “Vehicle” has the same definition as California Vehicle Code Section 415, but excludes vehicles in the service of the City.
(l) “Wheeled vehicles” means a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, in-line skates, scooter or other wheeled device powered by human activity or by motor.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.020 General provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all skate parks and bicycle pump tracks, whether permanent or temporary, in the City to provide opportunities for individuals to pursue and enjoy leisure activities and to assure the general welfare of the community. In addition to regulations set forth in this chapter, skate parks and bicycle pump tracks are subject to the provisions of Chapter 10-1.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.030 Use of skate parks and bicycle pump tracks.
The following regulations shall apply within skate parks and bicycle pump tracks, whether permanent or temporary:
(a) Any person using a skate park or bicycle pump track shall be subject to the provisions related to City parks in Chapter 10-1.
(b) Skate parks and bicycle pump tracks are open in accordance with posted signage. The City Manager may authorize exclusive use of skate parks or bicycle pump tracks by a group or person by issuing a permit upon receipt of an application pursuant to Chapter 10-1. Skate parks and bicycle pump tracks may be closed for any period of time at the sole discretion of the City Manager for any reason, including but not limited to inclement weather, repair and maintenance, health and safety emergencies, violations by users of rules and regulations, graffiti, or defacement of property.
(c) No person shall use skate parks for any purpose other than skateboarding, scootering or inline skating or use the bicycle pump track for any purpose other than bicycling, except as otherwise prohibited or permitted as designated and scheduled by the City Manager.
(d) No person under the age of twelve (12) may enter or use skate parks or bicycle pump tracks without the supervision of an adult.
(e) Skateboarding, inline/roller skating, bicycle jumping or any other use of skate parks or bicycle pump tracks not otherwise designated shall be considered hazardous recreational activities. No person may engage in any act that is reckless or that poses danger to other users or spectators, including, but not limited to, body flips; riding a skateboard or bicycle facing entirely backwards; two (2) or more individuals riding on the same skateboard or bicycle; riding a skateboard on one’s knees or while sitting or lying on the skateboard; causing the skateboard intentionally to shoot out away from the rider; tandem skating or bicycling within three (3') feet in front of or behind each rider; any act that exceeds the skill level of the rider and presents a risk of serious injury to the rider or other persons, with the exception of those persons participating in events permitted by the City.
(f) Persons using the skate parks or bicycle pump tracks shall obey all signage, permanent or temporary, and shall follow all instructions of City staff.
(g) No person shall use skate parks or bicycle pump tracks without wearing proper safety equipment including a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.
(h) No person shall destroy, damage, deface, place graffiti upon, tamper with, remove or relocate any part of skate parks or bicycle pump tracks, including signage notifying the hazardous nature of the activities in the skate park or bicycle pump tracks, rules and regulations and the requirement to wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.
(i) No person may remain in or loiter about skate parks or bicycle pump tracks when not using the skate park or bicycle pump track for its permitted purposes.
(j) No person shall operate any wheeled vehicle on the curbs or driveways of the City-owned areas surrounding.
(k) Food, drink, gum, and wax are prohibited inside skate park and bicycle pump tracks.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.040 Signs.
Signs shall be posted with two (2") inch letters at City parks as notice to any person that they must wear a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and be courteous, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and comply with this chapter. Signs shall also indicate that persons failing to abide by these requirements will be subject to citation pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.050 Enforcement—Compliance.
The City, or any City staff person showing proper identification, shall encourage compliance with and shall cause the enforcement of this chapter and any such rule promulgated hereunder.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.060 Violation.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Anyone violating, or refusing to abide by, any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1-2 and will be held financially responsible to the maximum extent provided by law for any and all damage caused.
(c) In addition to fines, for any subsequent violations within any consecutive twelve (12) month period, the City Manager may order the exclusion of the violator from the use of any park or facility for a period of time as determined at his or her reasonable discretion.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)
10-2.070 Adoption of rules and regulations.
The City Manager is authorized to take any action, including to promulgate policies or procedures, in furtherance of the administration of this chapter.
(§ 2 (Exh. B), Ord. 1478-25 (CM), eff. August 7, 2025)